Director Procurement

Responsibilities

Related Digital is seeking a Director, Procurement to help manage OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) equipment sourcing and category execution for assigned projects within its data center development pipeline. This role handles day-to-day sourcing and negotiation for critical long lead equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure. The right candidate will be a hands-on procurement professional with strong category expertise and the organizational rigor to manage multiple equipment categories and project timelines at once.

We’ll Trust You To

• Handle day-to-day sourcing and procurement of OFCI equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, CDUs, BAS, pumps, motors, and compressors, for assigned projects.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments for individual purchase orders with OEMs and equipment suppliers.
• Track equipment lead times and delivery schedules against project milestones, flagging and escalating risks as they arise.
• Process purchase orders, change orders, and contract administration for assigned equipment categories.
• Partner with Design & Construction and site teams to confirm equipment specifications and coordinate delivery logistics for assigned projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and compliance for assigned categories, coordinating factory witness testing with engineering and quality teams as needed.
• Support category strategy development and market intelligence gathering to inform sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements within assigned equipment categories.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, budgets, and reporting for assigned categories and projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, including experience with mechanical, electrical, or power generation equipment categories.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts with OEMs and equipment suppliers.
• Familiarity with long lead time equipment procurement in a capital-intensive, project-based environment; data center, power generation, energy, or large-scale construction/infrastructure experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple purchase orders, contracts, and project timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to travel to assigned project sites.
• Willingness to be based in Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; or New York, NY. Other locations may be considered for candidates willing to travel.
• Strong preference for candidates based in the Central or Eastern U.S., including Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; or New York, NY. Other locations may be considered for candidates willing to travel.

Overview

Why Related Digital?

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related fosters an innovative approach so that team members can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

Founded by Related Companies, Related Digital is a leading vertically integrated data center development and investment platform that partners with leading technology companies to provide best-in-class digital infrastructure and holistic energy solutions through responsible, community-centered development. Related Digital currently has $55B in active data center development and construction underway representing 6GW of capacity, with projects in Ontario, Wyoming, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois and Texas.

Its vertically integrated platform encompasses site acquisition, entitlements, supply chain procurement, steel fabrication, construction management, and utility-scale energy solutions, providing hyperscalers with differentiated, end-to-end execution. Learn more at related-digital.com.

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